The 10 Best Robotic Mowers

This review has been updated 22 times since it was first published in January of 2016. This is what we’re talking about when it comes to useful technology. Now you can use one of these robotic mowers to cut your lawn while you put your feet up and enjoy a cold beverage. These models can handle everything from modest yards to massive putting greens, with helpful features like rain detection and automatic shutoff tip-over protection. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.

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Top 10 Robotic Mowers

10. Robomow RC308

Capable of maintaining up to an acre of lawn, the Robomow RC308 (appx. $1299) operates quietly and efficiently, navigating multiple zones with slopes of 36% or less, trimming edges, and retreating to base as needed to refuel low batteries or seek shelter from inclement weather.

9. Husqvarna Automower 315

Designed to cope with inclines of as much as 40%, the Husqvarna Automower 315 (about $1478) is a svelte, 20-pound marvel that’s powerful enough to carry on even in heavy rain. Three sharp cutting blades make short work of its 1/4-acre territory, and complex yard features are no barrier.

8. Robomow RS630

Slopes of up to 20° are no problem for the Robomow RS630 (about $2499), which is designed to crop up to 3/4 of an acre of verdant ground cover to a uniform height of 3-1/4 inches, making it a powerful tool for convenient, hands-free lawn care.

7. Gardena 4069 R80Li

With an 18v, 1.6Ah Li-ion battery, the Gardena 4069 R80Li (about $1183) can snip, clip and mulch its way through a fifth of an acre of lawn without breaking a sweat, stopping only to change direction upon encountering boundary wire, or to return to base when it’s time to recharge.

6. McCulloch ROB R1000

Deftly cutting up to a quarter-acre of turf and negotiating slopes as steep as 25%, the McCulloch ROB R1000 (about $800) is your silent partner in lawn care. It’s easy to program and features tilt-shutoff protection to prevent injury to children or pets that wander into harm’s way.

5. Robomow RX12

The compact Robomow RX12 (appx. $599) is easy to store when not in use and offers a simple, one-button operation. It is surprisingly quiet while it roams around the yard cutting grass, allowing you to enjoy being in your garden at the same time.

4. Husqvarna Automower 430X

Using perimeter wire and GPS navigation to negotiate complex spaces and narrow passages with as much as a 45% slope, the high-end Husqvarna Automower 430X (appx. $2559) covers a lot of ground and provides exceptional performance for those who can afford it.

3. Robomow RS622

The Robomow RS622 (appx. $2199) does an outstanding job of cutting uneven and irregularly-shaped lawns, handling up to 1/2 acre and grades of up to 36% with ease. Its feature-rich design includes smartphone app integration, multizone functionality, a rain sensor and a child safety lock.

2. Husqvarna Automower 450X

Operating with quiet efficiency, the Husqvarna Automower 450X (appx. $3399) has the power and intelligence to conquer large and complex cutting areas, autonomously navigating narrow stretches of turf, steep inclines and tricky terrain to effortlessly keep your lawn pristine.

1. Worx Landroid

For automated lawn care on a budget, the Worx Landroid (about $948) offers customizable cutting heights and scheduling to manage lawns of up to one-quarter of an acre, taking only 45 minutes to charge, and using shock-detection and rain sensors to avoid collisions or inclement weather.

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